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YG53 HXM

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,753 mi
Last recorded167,753 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 HXM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 167,753 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 158,065 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 157,938 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Sealing o ring seal torn and parts of it are missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both rear shock absorbers are corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front part of centre section, possible hair line crack, can hear it but cant see it (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All other mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension fault displayed on instrument cluster

Vehicle soiled heavily in places at underside

Pass 5 Jul 2022 150,563 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 150,558 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 141,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe up beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 141,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe up beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 132,983 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 132,982 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 127,493 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 127,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above suspension (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 123,342 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 115,123 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 111,144 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 101,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 94,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 94,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 89,402 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 84,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2008 76,636 miles

brake warning light on dash on

Pass 26 Oct 2007 64,287 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 45,887 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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YG53 HXM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 95,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG53 HXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YG53 HXM registered?

YG53 HXM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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